International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - Science, Applied Sciences and Technology (2-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Science - Economics - General Economics

International Year One is a supportive program that allows students to earn credits towards their degree while receiving additional academic, cultural and language support customized for international students.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Economics is the study of how to critically evaluate problems and make well-reasoned decisions. As such, the Economics major is particularly well-suited to prepare students for the career challenges of the 21st century by helping them develop important skills, including the ability to apply a general framework of analysis for solving real-world problems, conduct mathematical and statistical analysis, work with data to address specific issues, and effectively communicate in both written and oral forms with others.

Students can earn either a B.S. or a B.A. degree in Economics. The major offers flexibility, allowing students to select a set of courses that simultaneously satisfy the requirements of the major while focusing on a specific area, such as business or pre-law. The curriculum is highlighted by a senior project required of Economics majors, which provides each student the opportunity to work with an individual faculty member on a research project selected by the student.

The requirement of 35 hours allows for the flexibility to consider a second major or minor as a way to expand career possibilities and distinguish oneself from peers. The list of majors that students most frequently combine with Economics includes Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Political Science.